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Replace Dunham Bearings and Seals

Dunham Bearings and Seals: Part Number (various)


To replace the bearings:

(Do not remove collet closer from spindle)

Rear Bearing Replacement:

  1. Remove the collet.
  2. Remove the rear snap-ring.
  3. Pull knurled knob, rear bearing and drawtube completely out of the collet closer.
  4. Remove bearing retainer snap-ring.
  5. Install the new bearing.
  6. Reassemble, or scroll down to replace front bearing.

Dunham Rear Bearing Replacement

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Front Bearing Replacement:

  1. Remove the collet.
  2. Remove anti-rotation bracket.
  3. Remove four air hoses (push-lock fittings).
  4. Remove front snap-ring.
  5. Slip collet closer body off main bearing mount.
  6. Remove bearing retainer snap-ring.
  7. Install the new bearing.
  8. Reassemble and verify concentricity.

Dunham Front Bearing Replacement

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Dunham Collet Closer Parts List
(Seals highlighted in blue)

Dunham Collet Closer

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Dunham Parts List

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